A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6868339 Details
Epoch: 320Number of transactions in block: 44
slot_no: 52997043
epoch_slot_no: 120243
block_no: 6868162
slot_leader_id: 5066106
size: 68039
time: 2022-02-11 07:08:54
proto_major: 6
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xe5ab9bda527ad1f7f766298d910c7863c1ae8e60d8992383ceb37f5116478bf0
Block Operator
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op_cert_counter: 16